1. Navigate to the Ecolab KitchenIQ™ website
2. Click on Food Lists in the left side menu
3. Navigate into the food list you want to add a food item to
4. Tap the Create Food button in the top right corner
5. Enter the name of the food item in the Food Name field (required)
   • Example: "Grilled Chicken," "Sliced Tomatoes," "Soup of the Day"
6. Choose your preferred temperature unit: Fahrenheit (default) or Celsius
7. Add Temperature Ranges
   • Every food item requires at least one temperature range. You can add Hot Holding, Cold Holding, or both:

Add a Hot Holding Range:

1. Tap + Add Range under Hot Holding to add a hot holding temperature range
2. The temperature gauge shows red for temperatures below the compliant minimum and green for temperatures above
   • The gauge adjusts in real time as you enter temperatures
3. At least one compliant value is required
   • The compliant minimum temperature defaults to 140°F
4. Use the Remove button to remove the hot holding range if needed

1. Tap + Add Range under Cold Holding to add a cold holding temperature range
2. The temperature gauge shows red for temperatures above the compliant maximum and green for temperatures below
   • The gauge adjusts in real time as you enter temperatures
3. At least one compliant value is required
   • The compliant maximum temperature defaults to 41°F
4. Use the Remove button to remove the cold holding range if needed

After adding a compliant range, you can optionally define a Preferred temperature range within it

1. When a preferred range is added, the gauge updates:
   • Green = Preferred (ideal)
   • Yellow = Compliant but not preferred
   • Red = Non-compliant
2. Preferred ranges help your team aim for the ideal holding temperature, not just the minimum standard

1. Tap Save to add the food item to your list
   • The Save button remains inactive until the food name is entered and at least one compliant temperature value is added
   • Once saved, the side sheet closes
   • The food item appears in the Food Items table
   • A toast message confirms: "Food item added to the list"
   • The food item is automatically assigned a "Temperature" category

To exit without saving, you can:

1. Tap Cancel
2. Tap the X in the top right of the side sheet
3. Click outside the food item window

The food item window will close without saving any data.